South West - Regional Development Coach

Scottish Squash and Racketball Limited; South Charleston (WV); Hybrid; USD 13,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

The Highlands & Islands Squash Association is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Coach Developer to support coaches and clubs across the Highland region. The role offers a part-time consultancy of 10 hours per week with a salary circa £12,000 based on 10 hours per week and an initial 3-year contract, with a mix of in-person and online support.

A key focus will be on juniors and women & girls, building a connected network of coaches with flexible hours and occasional weekend or evening

Responsibilities

• Mentor and develop coaches across the Highlands to improve coaching practice
• Help clubs build sustainable programmes and increase coaching capacity
• Focus on Juniors and Women & Girls participation
• Develop a connected network of coaches across the region

Job description

HISA Coach Job Description

The Highlands & Islands Squash Association supports the growth of the sport in the Highlands region and is managed by a board of Trustees. In partnership with Scottish Squash and sportscotland, Sutherland Squash Club and HISA are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Coach Developer to support squash coaches/clubs across the Highland region.

HISA Coach Job Description

The Highlands & Islands Squash Association supports the growth of the sport in the Highlands region and is managed by a board of Trustees. In partnership with Scottish Squash and sportscotland, Sutherland Squash Club and HISA are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Coach Developer to support squash coaches/clubs across the Highland region.

The Role

The role will provide accessible and consistent mentoring and development to coaches who can face challenges accessing support due to the geographical size and rural nature of the Highlands. The Coach Developer will work with coaches to build confidence, improve coaching practice, develop sustainable club programmes and increase coaching capacity. A particular focus will be on juniors and women & girls participation, alongside developing a connected network of coaches across the region.

• Location: Highland region, with a blend of in-person and online support
• Salary: Circa £12,000 (based on an average of 10 hours per week)
• Contract: This position is for an initial 3 year consultancy role

The role is a part-time position (based 10 hours per week)

Working hours are flexible

This role may require occasional weekend and evening work